Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Lead Landscaper - $DOE

Small Ballard landscaping, design, and construction company seeks a Lead Landscaper to join its dedicated team. Grow By Design (www.gbdseattle.com) is a full service landscaping company dedicated to the highest level of service and design excellence. Our company designs, restores, and transforms our clients’ properties, as well as offers maintenance services. GBD offers a team-oriented and supportive work environment that is dynamic and interested in what each staff member can add to our services. This is an exciting time to join our team and be a part of this time of growth!

Position Description:
The Lead Landscaper will be responsible for all aspects of landscaping, be a team leader and have great customer service skills. Experience required in landscaping, plant knowledge, plant care and pruning, equipment/tool familiarity and some construction experience. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and handle the physical demands of the job (digging, pruning, weeding, lifting, climbing etc.) Ideally this person is passionate about working with plants and making urban landscapes beautiful and desirable places for all to enjoy.

Additional job requirements:
• Familiarity with plants and knowledge of plant care is essential and required!
• Must have experience in landscaping, installations, and construction
• Able to read and understand landscape plans
• Strong customer service skills
• Quality care of products, equipment, and services
• Very organized and able to prioritize tasks efficiently
• Have a sense of humor and be a team player

Full time, 35-40/week, no weekends.

If you are interested in the position, and you meet all of the requirements, send resume and cover letter to employment@gbdseattle.com. Please include an explanation of your plant knowledge. Deadline for accepting applications is February 9th at 5:00 pm. Please no calls. We will contact top candidates for initial phone interview with follow up of in-person interviews.

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